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Major Events

Municipal support for major public events in Québec City
Quebec City
Last Update: March 3, 2026
Funding available
$ 800,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Québec City, Capitale-Nationale, Quebec, Canada

Overview

The City of Québec can provide up to $800,000 to support eligible major cultural or sports events in Québec City. Support may include a financial contribution and coordination/municipal services for delivering outdoor, public-facing event programming.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 800,000 $
  • Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
  • Québec City
  • Capitale-Nationale
  • Quebec
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • All industries
Target groups
  • All the groups
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • All dimensions

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Outdoor (primarily) cultural or sports major events featuring urban animation, with a limited duration (maximum 90 days).
  • Events intended for Québec City residents and the tourist clientele.
  • Events deployed mainly within Québec City and compliant with Québec laws and regulations.
  • Special projects supported and facilitated by the City’s Major Events Office, when municipal services are required for delivery.

Documents Needed

  • Event holding application form
  • Financial plan (Annex A)
  • Occupational health and safety commitment (Annex B)
  • Board resolution designating a representative/signatory (Annex D)
  • Previous year financial statements and prior edition project results

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Legally constituted non-profit organizations with a board of directors

Who is not eligible

  • Individuals
  • Private businesses
  • Institutional, public, and para-public organizations
  • Professional orders and labour unions whose sole mission is to support/regulate/protect their members’ professional or business interests
  • Political organizations

Eligible expenses

  • All expenses related to delivering the event (as determined eligible following the City’s review of the financial structure).
  • Costs related to required municipal services needed to hold the event (considered as part of the City’s contribution where applicable).

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Private events held exclusively indoors
  • Fully commercial events
  • Ticketed-only cultural events
  • Fundraising activities and financing campaigns
  • Public markets, conventions, and demonstrations

Eligible geographic areas

  • Québec City (Ville de Québec), Quebec

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications are processed only once the file is complete and received within the required timelines.
  • If the project is eligible, it is analyzed for opportunity and feasibility in line with municipal orientations and subject to available funding and resources.
  • The City notes that submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance; the promoter agrees to accept the decision rendered.
  • Approval is confirmed through the City’s decision-making bodies (executive committee, municipal council, or agglomeration council, as applicable).
  • If approved, the organization must sign an agreement setting event delivery conditions; the grant is paid according to the agreement’s modalities.

Additional information

  • Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
  • The City may request complementary technical documents for event delivery.
  • Applicants may request a three-year (triennial) support agreement if conditions are met.
  • Accountability/reporting obligations are set out in the agreement and typically include a post-event report within 90 days.

Contacts

GrandsEvenements@ville.quebec.qc.ca
4186416726

Frequently Asked Questions about the Major Events Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Major Events. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Major Events?

The City of Québec can provide up to $800,000 to support eligible major cultural or sports events in Québec City. Support may include a financial contribution and coordination/municipal services for delivering outdoor, public-facing event programming.

How much funding can be received?

Major Events Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses, capped at $800,000 per project.

Who is eligible for the Major Events program?

To be eligible for the Major Events program, you must: Legally constituted non-profit with board Relevant event experience Major outdoor public event in Québec City

What expenses are eligible under Major Events?

Outdoor (primarily) cultural or sports major events featuring urban animation, with a limited duration (maximum 90 days). Events intended for Québec City residents and the tourist clientele. Events deployed mainly within Québec City and compliant with Québec laws and regulations. Special projects supported and facilitated by the City’s Major Events Office, when municipal services are required for delivery.

Who can I contact for more information about the Major Events?

You can contact Quebec City by email at GrandsEvenements@ville.quebec.qc.ca or by phone at 4186416726.

Where is the Major Events available?

The Major Events program is available Capitale-Nationale, Quebec.

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